Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Kennebunk Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this 16-day stretch is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, long dry spell to start. Don’t bother getting your hopes up for the first nine days. From the 14th all the way through the 22nd of July, it’s basically a write-off. The surf is tiny, the wind is messy, and every report is screaming "poor surf conditions." You’ll see a few small pulses, like a 3ft swell on the 14th and a 4ft bump on the 21st, but they’re cluttered with cross-onshore winds and short, weak periods. The combined energy barely cracks 70 (moderate energy) on the 21st, which tells you it’s just not happening. Honestly, it’s more of a kite surfing setup than a paddling surf, with this onshore breeze and choppy texture.

The water temperature is running about 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze if you're tempted to sit out there.

Now, things finally start to look a little more promising on the 22nd. We see a jump in the combined energy to 392 (moderate wave energy) with a 5ft SSE swell, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be messy. Not the standout.

The one true bright spot in this whole outlook? It’s Thursday morning, July 23rd. The swell drops slightly to a clean 3ft from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, but the real winner is the wind. We get a light, cross-offshore breeze from the E, and the report says "clean." The combined energy is a solid 145 (moderate wave energy). This is your best shot – a window of clean, surfable waves. The waves are very ordinary, but they’re rideable, and it’s the only morning that really offers a chance. After that, it’s back to small, junk surf for the rest of the month.

There’s a flicker of hope right at the end on Wednesday, July 29th – the afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds and a glassy, dead calm wind. The combined energy is only 82 (weak energy), so it’s small, but if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny wave, that’s your window. It’s a long shot, but it’s there.

Beach break wise, the crowd is listed as "sometimes" here, so you might have some company, but with this forecast, I doubt it’ll be packed.

So, bottom line: the first week and a half is a total bust. Hold out for the morning of the 23rd, and maybe keep an eye on the 29th. It’s not a classic summer, but there’s a sliver of hope.

Rusty.

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